According to eyewitnesses, Abu Nayim had exited the mosque and entered his vehicle, when the attempted assassination occurred. According to one report, an explosive placed near the vehicle caused a light injury to Abu Nayim's leg.

Abu Nayim received treatment at the scene, and was transferred to the Shuhada Al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza's Khan Yunis. Several other people were also injured.

The area was closed off by Hamas' military arm, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigade.

It is not yet clear who is behind the assassination attempt. However, it seems to be the result of internal conflicts and unrelated to Israel.